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The MIT Welcome Center and Admissions Office will be closed for winter break December 23 through January 4. We will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Is there really a Game Lab?

Can you believe we have a GAME LAB? The MIT Game Lab brings together scholars, creators, and technologists to teach, conduct research, and develop new approaches for applied game design and construction. Their mission is to explore, educate, and engage the public by creating groundbreaking games, interactive online courses, and new applications to real-world challenges. Yes, you can make a career out of playing games.